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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1901

Page

5

Multiple Civil Dismissals and New Cases Filed in Indiana Court

Dismissals included Mide Jiams vs Jesse Williams at plaintiff costs Elkhart. William Dalton vs Louis M Simpson. Mariette Moorehouse vs Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur insurance policy. Charles A Miller et al foreclosing mechanic lien. George W McKinney vs Thos Hough et al foreclosure lien. Hannah Rolline administratrix vs Michigan Southern Railway. Landis C Renn vs Pullman Palace Car Co transferred to U S circuit court of Indiana. FFank Moyer vs Mary E Warden et al returned to South Bend for trial. John A Whitmer vs Noah W Culp dismissed. New suits: Albert Johnson vs Sebastian Rink for 1200 dollars. David Kinsely vs Mary C Yoder mortgage for 600. Kamm & Schelleger Brewing Co vs George Dresch for 299.97. partition suit by Davis & Davis for Alpheus C Yoder. attachment in Dora B Keely divorce proceeding. attachee James E Keely for 50 to benefit attorneys.

Arawall Mide Jiams Jesse Williams Elkhart Willaim Do “Dalton Louis M Simpson Mariette Moorehouse Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur Charles A. Miller George W. McKinney Thos. Hough Hannah Rolline Shore Michigan U.S. Circuit Court of Indiana Frank Davidson Chambers, Pickens & Moore Indianapolis Ffank Moyer Mary E. Warden St. Joseph ‘County South Bend John A. Whitmer Noah W. Culp Albert Johnson Sebastian Rink Troyer & Hoover David Kinsely Mary C. Yoder Davis & Davis Kamm & Schelleger Brewing Co George Dresch Alpheus C. Yoder Ferrall James E. Keely Dora B. Keely

October Weather Outlook Warns of Recurrent Storms

Weather forecaster Rev Irl Hicks predicts a Mars period of disturbance in October bringing heavy autumn storms across the country. Expect cloudiness and rain or snow from early to mid month with sharp warm spells and followed by more storm activity toward month end during a Vulcan storm period. The moon phases on the 24th to 28th are noted to influence precipitation patterns.

Irl Hicks

Seventeen Bodies Recovered After Mine Disaster

A corrected casualty list from the Oct 2 Ladysmith disaster names 17 dead and identifies their occupations and hometowns including Ladysmith Extension Nanaimo and Idaho. Survivors and details note miners pushers and a single timberman with varied marital status.

Naimo B.C George Southcomb Ladysmith Eugene Griffin Welsh John Patterson James Watton Michael Dolan William Pollock E. Lynd John Maccallum E. Blackley E. Hazel Idaho Frank. Mottisha Nanaimo Charles Noye Antoio Pessettelli Boyd Hamilton Antonio Piecettelli Peattelli

Captain Sigsbee Witnesses to Santiago Battle Fire

Captain Charles Sigsbee testifies about his role at Santiago Bay stating the flagship signal warned of a severe coal shortage affecting the fleet. He describes the moment and the impact on operations during the battle.

Santiago

Sigsbee Under Oath In Schley Naval Inquiry

Captain Charles D. Sigsbee testified before the Schley court of inquiry about his May 26 circumstances near Santiago and his report to Commodore Schley. He described encountering the flying squadron and limited knowledge of the Spanish fleet while weather and coal concerns affected operations. Admiral Evans denied boasting of destroying all Spanish ships and clarified his remarks.

Washington, D. C Charles D. Sigsbee St. Paul Schley Wise Santiago Nunez Sigsbee Cervera Brooklyn Key West Sampson Summers N. Smith Cienfuegos Rayner Secretary Long Gustave BE. Becker Admiral Sampson New York McCalla Cisafuegos Iowa Dupont Jack Philip Texas Mr. Rayner Commodore Schley Philip Admiral Evans Evans Sekley Teresa Vizcaya

Water Break Halts Caravan Route Across Dunes

A partial line of caravan travelers encounters a water shortage halfway along the route. The group plans to reroute to available wells and resumes march once vessels are filled.

Barn Fire Claims Three Men Near Trasky, Minnesota

A barn fire near Trasky in Pipestone County, Minnesota killed three men from a nine man thrashing crew. The deceased are Claud Mann of Vinton Iowa, Fred Houlette of Vinton Iowa, and Elbert Evarts of Pipestone County. The fire’s origin remains unknown and several others were seriously injured.

Pipestone Minn Srere Trasky Claud Mann Vinton Iowe Fred Houlette Iowa Elbert Evarts Fie Fips

Danish gunboat Moen foundered off the middle ground

The Danish iron gunboat Moen of 356 tons foundered to the east of the mid ground during practice at Copembergen. Its mast was visible above water as the crew of thirty five were rescued. Moen measured 111 feet in length with a 28 foot 10 inch beam and 523 indicated horsepower.

Dentsh Gonbost Copembergen Moen Prisant Stells Weasel

Socialist leader vows weekly rest day for Belgian workers

Brussels October 2 Emile Venderveldée, socialist leader, pledges to fight for an obligatory rest day each week for Belgian workers. He opposes an English Sunday calling it paralysis and argues theaters cafes and amusements should remain open on the rest day he aims to establish.

Brussels Emile Venderveldée Workers of Belgium

Court of Appeals Delays R B Molineux Murder Decision

Albany reporters note no ruling issued in the Roland B Molineux murder case on October 2. The court’s next decision day is Friday, but officials provide no guidance or comment on when the ruling will be made.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Roland B. Molineux

South Pole Explorer Stokes Joins Swedish Antarctic Effort

South Pole New York Oct 2 Arctic artist Frank Wilbert Stokes who accompanied Peary in 1892 93 94 will join Dr Otto Nordenskjold on the Swedish Antarctic expedition starting from Gothenburg aboard the Arctic on October 8. The voyage will pass Southampton Montevideo and Buenos Aires before reaching its Antarctic destination.

South Pole New York Frank Wilbert Stokes Peary Philadelphia Otto Nordenskjold Southampton Stokes Baldwin- Ziegler Antarctic Swedish Antarctic’ Expedition Gothenburg Arctic Montevideo Buenos

CAPTURE A BRITISH CONVOY

London reports detail a large British convoy leaving Merimoth Zululand on September 29 captured by Boers. Six native police killed. Lord Kitchener dispatches claim 27 Boers killed, 24 wounded, 274 prisoners taken, and 48 surrendered since September 23.

London Merimoth Zululand Prétoria Times Botha Nata War Office Lord Kitchener Pretoria Nce Fort Itala Ladysmith Fort Ifala

Salisbury Cabinet May Stand or Fall Over Draft Plan

London reports England seeks more troops for South Africa and may ask colonies to send soldiers. Downing Street cautious. imperial defense committee works with government while private leaders fear weak colony response. Salis bury cabinet may back conscription if colonies balk, aiming to please Canada and Australia. Brussels says Dutch women plan to address Queen Alexandra about concentration camp conditions in South Africa.

London England South Africa Downing Street Imperial Federation Defense Committee Canada Australia Salisbury Ald Boers Brussels Petit Blen Queen Alexandra Africa

Troubles Reported in French Congo Colony

A French officer arriving from the French Congo reports disastrous conditions among natives and economic strain in the colony. Factories and a bankrupt situation are noted near Antwerp with October dated dispatches.

Antwerp Kongo

Forces of 18 000 Pahouins Attack Factories and Besiege Officers

A fierce native force of 18 000 Pahouins attacked factory sites and besieged fifty white officers, with four killed. They threaten Libreville, capital of the French Kongo, a town of about 3 000. The colonial government says the colony is bankrupt and cannot pay officials.

Libreville

Prince Held as an Anarchist in Rome Trial

The Tribunal in Rome sentenced Russian Prince Victor Nakachidze to twenty days in prison after rearresting him on return. Banished as a nihilist and anarchist, he claims to be Russia’s legitimate pretender. Previously expelled from France in 1886 for bombs and condemned in Russia in 1887 for plotting to kill the Czar.

Rome Victor Nakachidze Italy France Russia

Secretary Root Improves in New York Health

Secretary of War Elihu Root, afflicted with boils on his neck at his home, shows marked improvement. A planned operation, once deemed likely, is now probably unnecessary.

Root New York Elihu Root

Mrs McKinley Stronger Says Doctor Plans

Canton Ohio October 2 1911 Dr Rixey says Mrs McKinley is through her trial stronger both physically and mentally than a year ago He has left for Washington to stay indefinitely Dr Phillips longtime Canton physician will attend to her if needed while Rixey is away Rixey can plan to return on short notice Cortelyou steno and former coachman Spencer Coleman have also gone to Washington

Dewey Mention Appears in Iowa Clip Oct 2

A fragment from the Des Moines area notes Admiral George Dewey in an Oct 2 listing. The garbled OCR reads Swenls or Dewey and references Iowa.

Dewey Wes ‘Moines Iowa George Dewey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wanaime Naval Investigation Capt. Sigsbee Naval Inquiry National League Cincinnati Cincinnati Vencenas Pittsburg Boston Cscses Ereceoes St. Louis Aoene Wens Eeenerael Aaceen Daily Market Report Chicago Board of Trade Park Elkhart County Weaven Pigeon St Britain Eribe Concord Township Eilkhart. County Indiana Fourth Ward Alvin’ R. Ludwig Board of Commissioners Goshen City of Main Street Alvin R. Ludwig
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